Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Rate Changes
There have been recent changes to a council’s discretionary power surrounding the available rates of Housing Assistance Payment (HAP). This is as a result of the Housing
In memorium of Sr Catriona O’Hara
It is with deep regret that Mercy Law Resource Centre mourns the passing of Sister Catriona O'Hara. Sr Catriona was a central part of Mercy Law from
2020 Annual Report launch
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Reflections on IHREC reporting
Paul Dornan on his laptop One of MLRC’s solicitor’s Paul Dornan reflects back on the process involved in successfully applying for funding with the Irish
A farewell to our intern Hugh
"I thoroughly enjoyed my time interning with the MLRC. Everyone working there was incredibly welcoming and the structure of the internship was incredibly flexible, allowing me
Mercy Law Resource Centre welcomes the government’s Housing for All strategy
Mercy Law Resource Centre welcomes many of the initiatives in the government’s Housing for All strategy. In particular, it welcomes the commitments to (i) end homelessness by
We are now seeking a Finance Administrator
Mercy Law Resource Centre (MLRC) is recruiting a Finance Administrator. MLRC is an independent law centre and charity which provides free legal advice and representation to people
Welcoming new additions to Mercy Law!
We are pleased to announce two additions to our team, Heber Rowan (Fundraising & Communications Officer) and Katherine Finn (Locum Solicitor). With their diverse range of skills,
Mercy Law commits to the Law Society’s Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Charter
Mercy Law is delighted to announce that it has signed up to the Law Society’s Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Charter. As an organisation committed to the
Mercy Law welcomes changes in criteria for civil legal aid eligibility
Mercy Law welcomes the recent decision of the Legal Aid Board to discount state housing support payments, including HAP, when assessing financial eligibility for civil legal aid. Those previously deemed
We are now recruiting a Fundraising & Communications Officer
Mercy Law Resource Centre (MLRC) is recruiting a Fundraising & Communications Officer. MLRC is an independent law centre and charity which provides free legal advice and representation
MLRC is delighted to welcome Aoife Kelly – Desmond as our new Managing Solicitor and colleague
Mercy Law Resource Centre is delighted to welcome our new Managing Solicitor Aoife Kelly - Desmond. Aoife will join Solicitor Sinead McGarrigle, Solicitor Paul Dornan and Volunteer
MLRC is now recruiting a Locum Solicitor (9 month fixed contract)
Mercy Law Resource Centre (MLRC) is an independent law centre and charity which provides free legal advice and representation to people who are homeless or at risk
MLRC are recruiting for a Managing Solicitor
RSM Ireland are delighted to recruit a Managing Solicitor on behalf of their client, Mercy Law Resource Centre. Mercy Law Resource Centre (MLRC) is an independent law centre
“A very rewarding and valuable experience” – interning with MLRC
My name is Gemma Harrington and I recently finished my MA in Laws from University College Dublin. I held the position of communications and fundraising intern at
Legal intervention by MLRC enables homeless family to access suitable emergency accommodation and housing supports
Earlier this year, MLRC successfully assisted a family in securing suitable emergency accommodation after they spent almost a year in one night only emergency accommodation with young
Pro bono housing law project with A&L Goodbody wins award
We were delighted to see our pro bono partners A&L Goodbody win an award last week for Excellence in Community Volunteering at this year’s Chambers Ireland Sustainable
Minister for Housing launched MLRC Annual Report 2019
On 21 September 2020, Mercy Law Resource Centre (MLRC) hosted a virtual launch of its Annual Report for 2019. MLRC was delighted to be joined by Minister